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“Il fait au moins - 8000” meme: meaning, origin and rare card

“Il fait au moins - 8000” is a French movie quote meme used to comically overstate how freezing the weather is.

MyMemeCards editorial teamPublished 6 min read
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The “Il fait au moins - 8000” meme

In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Il fait au moins - 8000” is a rare card of the Memes FR pack, number 1152 of the collection, and the 757th best-known meme of its 1050 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.

What does the “Il fait au moins - 8000” meme mean?

The meme relies on an absurd numerical hyperbole to describe bone-chilling cold. Whenever the temperature plummets, speakers deploy this line to playfully dramatize their distress, turning standard winter discomfort into an over-the-top ordeal.

Where does the “Il fait au moins - 8000” meme come from?

The catchphrase originates from Alain Chabat's hit 2002 French comedy “Asterix & Obélix: Mission Cléopâtre”. Upon arriving in Gaul during the dead of winter, Egyptian architect Numérobis, played by Jamel Debbouze, shivers uncontrollably in the snow and complains about the country, claiming the temperature feels like “at least -8000”. Accustomed to Egypt’s sunny climate, his extreme reaction resonated strongly with audiences. Over the years, the quote transitioned into online meme culture, with recorded usage surfacing on Facebook by 2017 before solidifying as an annual winter reaction.

  1. 2002Release of the film Asterix & Obelix: Mission Cleopatra in cinemas.
  2. 2017Documented online sharing of the iconic scene on Facebook during cold spells.

How to use the “Il fait au moins - 8000” meme

  • Stepping outside on a chilly morning and sharing a shivering selfie wrapped in scarves.
  • Posting a screenshot of a winter forecast accompanied by the dramatic catchphrase.
  • Complaining playfully in a group chat when the office heating stops working.

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The “Il fait au moins - 8000” card in MyMemeCards

Il fait au moins - 8000 card
NumberNo. 1152
RarityRare
CollectionMemes FR pack
Fame50/100 · #757 of 1050
Recycle value10 MemeCoins (30 in Shiny)
Suggested by@kadok
Rarities of the Memes FR pack: 1,050 cards
  • Common42540%
  • Rare34132%
  • Epic18918%
  • Legendary484.6%
  • Mythic302.9%
  • Full Art171.6%

How to get the “Il fait au moins - 8000” card

Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Il fait au moins - 8000 comes out of the Memes FR pack as a rare card. The pack odds say what each rarity weighs.

Your first pack is free and needs no account. After that a new free pack lands every 10 minutes, up to 3 waiting for you. You can also buy the card with MemeCoins on the market, bid for it at auction, or trade it — and a double recycles into 10 MemeCoins.

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Odds per card, averaged over a pack: Common 72%, Rare 23.9%, Epic 3.2%, Legendary 0.56%, Mythic 0.3%, Full Art 0.8%, Shiny 0.2%. Cards 1 to 3 are always Common, cards 4 and 5 climb the rarities. Rates drop for cards that circulate a lot. Details

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Frequently asked questions

Where does the “Il fait au moins - 8000” meme come from?

It comes from the 2002 French comedy film “Asterix & Obélix: Mission Cléopâtre”. The Egyptian architect Numérobis delivers the line while freezing in the snowy Gaulish countryside.

What does “Il fait au moins - 8000” mean?

It translates to “It feels like at least -8,000 degrees”. It is a deliberate exaggeration used to complain humorously about biting cold weather.

Who plays the character in the scene?

The character Numérobis is portrayed by French actor and comedian Jamel Debbouze.

How do I get the Il fait au moins - 8000 meme card?

Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Il fait au moins - 8000” is a rare card of the Memes FR pack. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.

How rare is the Il fait au moins - 8000 card?

It is a Rare card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.

Sources: Il fait au moins -8000 soundboard Download Free · C'est pas possible ! Il fait au moins, moins 8000! — Astérix & Obélix · "Ca va être bien... bon bien sur faut imaginer!" — Astérix et Obélix · checked on October 9, 2026.

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